SPORT

Hoop Time

The 3 / 4 regional finals for both teams will be held at MSAC on Monday the 12th November. A CareMonkey has been sent out with the details for those students involved.

Staff vs Students Netball Match

Eirene N organised this year's Staff v Student netball match, which was held on Friday 26th October.  

Well done to all staff and students who participated.

St James SWIMMING PROGRAM

The St James Swimming Program commences

Monday 19 November and will be held at 

SwimRight Sandringham 150 Tulip St.,Cheltenham.

Phone No. (03) 9584 3777

The annual Swimming Program will run from Monday 19 November to Wednesday 28 November,  concluding with the St James Swimming Carnival on Thursday 29 November.  

Session times have been communicated via CareMonkey and each class will travel by bus to attend 40 minute sessions at SwimRight Sandringham from 8:30am - 12:30pm (Eldest to Youngest).

Swimming is recognised as an important part of the children's personal development and their attainment of life skills.  It is expected that all children participate in the swimming program.   Teachers will try to ensure that the level of the program will suit the child's individual needs.  If a child has to miss an individual session, a letter will be required stating the reason for the absence.  If a child cannot participate in the program at all, it will be necessary to provide a doctor's certificate.

During the swimming program, appetites usually increase and the younger children often get very tired, as there is a great deal of energy expended.  During this time, it is very important that all children get to bed early.

House coloured caps are compulsory for the actual swimming carnival and are available for purchase from the office @ $8.00 each.    They are not required for the lead up swimming program, but it is recommended that students wear a swimming cap at all times when in the pool.

Swimming goggles are also a necessity for swimming lessons.  Over the two week program, all students wear their Sports Uniform for ease of changing.  Please ensure your child wears their bathers under their sports uniform, as this ensures a fast start to our lessons.   Whilst children must wear runners to school, they also need to bring thongs to change into before they depart on the bus.  All clothing & possessions are to be clearly labelled i.e., towels, bathers, underwear, sports uniforms and thongs.  Please ensure that all swimming belongings are in a bag other than the school bag and that this bag has your child's name clearly visible.

Any parents who would like to assist with the children in Foundation and Year 1, will be required to have an up to date Working with Children's Check.  

Mrs Georgia McNamara

Sport Coordinator-/Senior Physical Education Teacher